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07 Jun, 2017

Bollywood actor and Lok Sabha lawmaker Paresh Rawal, who recently came under fire for his controversial tweets against writer Arundhati Roy, has taken a soft stance on Pak-India tensions.

Talking about professional opportunities on this side of the border, he said, “Yes, I would love to work in Pakistani films and shows. I love all Pakistani TV serials like Humsafar, the way they act, the story, the writing, the language...it’s all good. I feel our shows are boring.".

It turns out that Rawal has been a long-time fan of Pakistan dramas. In a 2014 interview before the release of his film Raja Natwarlal, he ranked some Bollywood films as inferior to Pakistani shows: "“Forget Hollywood, we cannot even compare our films to Pakistani shows. They are far more superior to what we produce here. We need to make some more smart films where we don't take our audience for granted and think that they will not understand what we want to convey."

While he is against the idea of a ban on Pak-India cultural exchange, he admits that the times may not allow it to happen at times.

“I believe that artistes and cricketers don’t come and throw bombs. They are not terrorists, rather they bridge the gap between the two countries. But when the mood is not good why rake up issues at that time? It is better to stay with your country,” he says.

Does he think things are looking up, though?

“There should be no ban on anyone or anything. Even in Hindi Medium there was a Pakistani actress but nothing happened as the mood is good in the country,” he says.

Comments

AXH Jun 07, 2017 08:50am
You or any Indian artist are always welcome in Pakistan irrespective of the situation at the border.
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D.K. PAMNANI Jun 07, 2017 09:09am
It is very surprising now to read the statement of Paresh Rawal. His statements depends on his mood. Though I have not seen any Pakistani movie or drama, I would also like to see if it is interested to see.
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Deepu Jun 07, 2017 09:11am
Paresh Rawal - why this double standard ?
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Akil Akhtar Jun 07, 2017 09:41am
You are most welcome to come to Pakistan and work here...be prepared for the backlash back home.
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SATT Jun 07, 2017 10:01am
Certainly he don't know how to talk.
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Chandra Jun 07, 2017 10:03am
These questions are not easily answered, people in favour as well as against cooperation have their points. At end of the day, what matters is how people in government thinks and decides.
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R D Jun 07, 2017 10:05am
We welcome you Sir Mr. Paresh Rawal!
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R R Vadhavkar Jun 07, 2017 10:35am
Paresh you said it ! I am in complete agreement.
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The end is near Jun 07, 2017 10:50am
Paresh Rawal is 100% right.
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Katy Jun 07, 2017 10:52am
Real actor turned politician ... the later overtook the arts and culture values..
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Ashwin Jun 07, 2017 11:13am
Did the sun rise in west today ?
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isha Jun 07, 2017 11:34am
he just wants more spotlight its a PR move after his controversial tweets about Ms. roy
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Sameer Jun 07, 2017 01:44pm
Sensible man.
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Rkhan Jun 07, 2017 02:00pm
His previous statement was as a politician whereas this one as an artist no big controversy:)
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SIS SANDAL Jun 08, 2017 11:05am
Respect.
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